In glorious September sunshine, we unfortunately lost the toss and London Fields opted to bat first, making 185 for 5 in their 35 overs. It was great to have Nuggsy back in the side for the first time since late June; his storied popping off-cutters troubled a noted Fields bat. Stockton picked up two with a typical display of control and venom. Webbo also picked up two and Aroon continued his good form with beguiling left-arm wrist spin.

Quince's late pyrotechnics took Fields to a competitive score but this was quickly rendered insufficient as Toby and Aly got us off to a quick start in a 49 partnership in which they took advantage of some benign offerings with scintillating cuts and drives. Aly was unlucky to hit a full toss straight to mid off for a pleasing 23, but Toby continued to thrive in front of his watching cousin Laura. Letting loose, he pummelled the ball around the field, bellowing  "heads!" in forthright tones as the leather threatened the equilibrium of innocent spectators. Chasseaud raced to his first "first-class" century of the season, assisted by cameos from Burnham and Sharma, before our finisher-in-chief, Murtaza Siddiqui, closed the deal alongside Pacific legend Jon Webley.

It was suggested that perhaps Toby's auntie Rosie, cousin Laura, nephew Oscar and niece Eloise* should come to more Pacific matches as they seem to have been his lucky charms. Oscar also bowled Ben Burnham out twice in a warm-up with his right-arm medium pace. Other spectators – other than the usual Hackney hipsters – included Nuggsy's parents and Mrs Mutz.

Thanks to Christopher Clayton for scoring (in two books at once!); to 12th man Kieran for doing some sub fielding for late arrival Shaz, who ended up having a bit of a shocker, though there were a couple of dropped catches off his bowling; and to Fields for hosting us.

Quote of the day: "I can't believe that beamer I bowled at the batsman's head got called as a no ball." – Shaz Timbadia

Stats corner:
• Toby plundered 106 from just 69 balls. This was his highest score for Pacific, and possibly any other side, while batting at No 1. He seems to have fully abandoned his phobia of odd numbers. His first fifty came off 41 balls. His second fifty came off just 24 balls. It was his third Pacific century against London Fields.
• Ben Stockton bowled the only maiden over of the match.

* Children of your cousin are actually called your “first cousins once removed”. Your cousin's child is NOT your second cousin as is commonly believed. The appropriate name for addressing your cousin's child is niece or nephew, even though they are actually first cousins once removed.
Source: Family Relationships from famlii.com

News update: This just in from Ben: "Another one for stats corner: Ben Burnham missed two from the seven-year-old Oscar on purpose to be nice. Same as with the Fields bloke who bowled him middle stump."

Additional reporting by K Dog